Is a project eligible for Export Credit Agency (ECA) cover?

What financing structure fits the project concept?

How can we make a project bankable?

What are the main project risks and how can they be mitigated?

How should we negotiate and find a consensus with multiple financing institutions and ECAs?

We are a team of experienced international experts focusing on ECA-covered project finance transactions. The increasing implementation of project financing solutions and demand for ECA cover is an inevitable consequence of rising global demand for long-term financing of large capital-intensive projects. Project finance enables sponsors to fund major projects off-balance sheet on normally more favourable terms. Furthermore, sponsors are able to share diverse risks associated with complex, capital-heavy investments with lenders.

Nonetheless, investors willing to implement large-scale projects face numerous challenges, which can be mitigated by finding bespoke and tailored solutions. This is what our team consisting of ECA Advisory experts is focused on. Our colleagues have worked for German and international ECAs and have successfully advised on structuring Project Finance deals across the globe. Our services cover the entire project finance transaction lifecycle.

Independent advisor for ECA-covered transactions, including:

• Analysis of economic viability of the project and preparation of feasibility studies (together with KPMG Law)
• Due diligence
• Ongoing project advice

ECA coordinator for multi-source project finance, including:

• Day-to-day assistance and coordination of complex ECA-covered transactions
• Assistance in reaching consensus between investors, financial institutions and ECAs
• Comprehensive analysis of project risks and advice on possible risk sharing and reduction strategies

Deal structuring, including:

• Financial modelling and model reviews for Project Finance
• Preparation of information memorandums

Our international network of professional firms gives us a presence in all regions of the world. We have excellent market and industry expertise in Project Finance, including sectors such as infrastructure, power, oil and gas, renewable energy and mining.